as in economical
careful in the management of money or resources
by being frugal, the family is able to stretch its monthly budget
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as in economy
careful management of material resources
her lifelong frugality has enabled her to save enough money to go to college next year
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Recent Examples of frugal
Jonathan Sanchez, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
In terms of food, true to its name, Prime 47 stakes its reputation on prime cuts, including a $147 24-ounce tomahawk ribeye (more frugal diners might opt for the $74 Delmonico ribeye).
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Ken’yaku, a commitment to frugality, is detectable in a corporate culture that frowns on perks or frills.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
He was raised with frugal habits and by practicing wise money decisions, became a millionaire in his 30s.
—Jonathan Sanchez, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
In terms of food, true to its name, Prime 47 stakes its reputation on prime cuts, including a $147 24-ounce tomahawk ribeye (more frugal diners might opt for the $74 Delmonico ribeye).
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
The company cites a rise in frugality triggered by an uncertain economy, and the return to restoring vintage furniture and decor.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Ken’yaku, a commitment to frugality, is detectable in a corporate culture that frowns on perks or frills.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frugal
Adjective
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Pop-up tent campers are an easy, but still economical, camping solution for those latter folks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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Each hire should either be more economical or create significant efficiency for the business.—
Eric Youngstrom,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The work offered by Alban isn’t sufficient for the couple to make a living, least of all in a new-to-them urban economy where everything from renting an apartment to making a bank withdrawal comes with hidden costs.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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While the next storm is never far away in New England, the value proposition for our customers and the state is clear – strategic, cost-effective investments in reliability deliver real benefits to families, businesses and the broader economy.—
Steve Sullivan,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The mitigation is to disable automative media saving.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Routine Pap smears are life-saving.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Budgeting is always a factor, but Gaines offers a thrifty solution by shopping your own home.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Not only is saving Parmesan rinds a thrifty move, but cooking with them is an easy way to inject flavor into so many of your favorite dishes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Revenue generated from the thrift store will go directly toward food pantries, home visits, reentry services and emergency assistance programs across Southwest Idaho, the nonprofit said.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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Knives Everything from steak knives and chef knives to pen knives usually gets shuffled out the back door of thrift stores.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026
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Two of them are falsifiability and parsimony.—
Calum Lister Matheson,
The Conversation,
14 Nov. 2025
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No act of parsimony shrinks the size of government either.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Frugal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frugal. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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